Grangewaters family activities in 2024
Enjoy family activities or our holiday adventure club for young people aged 8 to 14 this May half-term. You can also take part in fun outdoor Saturday family activities from spring through to late summer.
Grangewaters outdoor education centre
Saturday family activities
We're offering Saturday family activities every morning from spring to late summer 2024.
You can take part in a fantastic family activity session on Grangewaters lake at the following times.
| Day | 9:30am to 11am | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 11 May | Bushcraft | Canoeing |
| Saturday 18 May | (none) | (none) |
| Saturday 25 May | Kayaking | (none) |
| Saturday 1 June | Archery | Paddleboarding |
| Saturday 8 June | Bushcraft | Canoeing |
| Saturday 15 June | (none) | (none) |
| Saturday 22 June | High Ropes | Kayaking |
| Saturday 29 June | Archery | Paddleboarding |
| Saturday 6 July | Bushcraft | Canoeing |
| Saturday 13 July | (none) | (none) |
| Saturday 20 July | High Ropes | Kayaking |
| Saturday 27 July | Archery | Paddleboarding |
| Saturday 3 August | Bushcraft | Canoeing |
| Saturday 10 August | Climbing | Sailing |
| Saturday 17 August | High Ropes | Kayaking |
| Saturday 24 August | Archery | Paddleboarding |
Each session costs £12 per person, and is suitable for ages 6 and above – there's no upper age limit! Book your place at least a day in advance.
Activities are subject to change, depending on weather and other factors, so please contact us in the week before to confirm details. We start all sessions with a safety briefing, a demonstration and a chance to practice.
If your child is aged between 6 and 8 years-old you should arrange to visit the centre before booking so they can try on safety equipment, such as buoyancy aids and harnesses.
Adults accompanying children must stay on site – why not buy a ticket to take part too?
Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre
Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6RS
: 01708 855 228
: grangewaters@thurrock.gov.uk
The centre is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and for pre-booked activities at weekends.
Our office is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, for bookings and enquiries.